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Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Dental Medicine (2026): DAT Requirements, Admissions, and Tuition | DAT Destroyer | OAT Destroyer | Dr. Jim Romano

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DAT Score Conversion (2026)

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Dental Medicine (LECOM SDM) offers a rigorous dental education across two campuses — Bradenton, Florida and Erie, Pennsylvania. As one of the few dental schools with a dual-campus model, LECOM SDM provides students with flexibility in location while maintaining a consistent, accredited curriculum focused on clinical excellence and community service.

About LECOM School of Dental Medicine

LECOM SDM is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and is part of the larger LECOM health sciences system. The school emphasizes a problem-based learning (PBL) curriculum, which encourages students to develop critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills from early in their training.

  • Campuses: Bradenton, FL and Erie, PA
  • Degree Offered: Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
  • Accreditation: CODA-accredited

DAT Requirements

A competitive DAT score is an important component of your LECOM SDM application. While LECOM does not publish a strict minimum, competitive applicants typically present:

  • Academic Average (AA): approximately 380–420+
  • Total Science (TS): approximately 380–420+
  • Overall GPA: ~3.2+
  • Science GPA: ~3.1–3.3+

All DAT scores are reported to dental schools. See our DAT Score Conversion (2026) guide to understand how your score compares.

Admissions Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Completion of required science prerequisites (Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics)
  • DAT scores (taken within the last 3 years)
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • Dental shadowing experience strongly recommended
  • Applications are submitted through AADSAS

Tuition and Costs (2026)

LECOM is known for being one of the more affordable private dental schools. Estimated annual tuition is approximately $48,000–$55,000 per year. Additional costs include fees, instruments, and living expenses. Prospective students should verify current figures directly with LECOM.

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